A wonderful opportunity for you: ahsore, on leave: United States Navy... Accession Number: ARTV06159

Description

A First World War recruitment poster issued by the United States Navy. It features a smiling sailor going off to join the Navy. He has a suitcase in his left hand and a swag in his right. In the background silhouetted by an orange sunset within a green circle is a war ship. The title printed in black outlined with green ink is positioned in the upper left corner and promotes the Navy as ' A wonderful opportunity for you' . Further details of the advantages of joining including pay details and retirement benefits are listed in the bottom third printed in black ink on a green background.

Details

Accession Number
ARTV06159
Artist
Charles E. Ruttan
Publisher
United States Navy Recruiting Bureau
Printer
New-Art Lithographic Company Inc. New York
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
sheet: 96 x 52.2 cm
Medium
lithograph on paper
Date Made
c.1917
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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